Author: Matt Conway

Despite recent controversy about troubling jokes and not hosting the Oscars, Kevin Hart is still one of the most beloved comedic stars in the industry. Hits like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Central Intelligence have gained him a massive fanbase, establishing him as one of the few A-list stars in the industry. Hart’s latest The Upside finds the star comedic actor trading his larger-than-life persona for something more grounded, but the results are more of a mixed bag. The Upside is a remake of the massively successful foreign film The Intouchables, which grossed over 400 million worldwide back in 2012. This remake follows Dell (Kevin Hart), an…

Good video game movies are diamonds in the rough, with most game adaptations being lazily conceived projects that only look to monetize on the brand. One of the few good video game movies is Mortal Kombat. It’s certainly cheesy and somewhat dated today, but the film is one of the rare adaptations to actually capture the heart of its source material. While its been over twenty years since the last good Mortal Kombat film (sorry Mortal Kombat Annihilation), it appears that Warner Brothers may be reviving the franchise. According to Revenge of the Fans, an animated Mortal Kombat film is currently in development, with stars Joel McHale…

Jake Gyllenhaal has long been one of my favorite actors working in Hollywood. Aside from his charismatic persona, Gyllenhaal has a penchant of choosing projects more for their artistic merit and less for the monetary gain they would bring. Roles in iconic films like Donnie Darko, Brokeback Mountain, and Nightcrawler have proven his versatility and commitment to every performance he delivers. Gyllenhaal is re-teaming with Nightcrawler director Dan Gilroy for his latest project Velvet Buzzsaw.  Set to premier at the Sundance Film Festival, this is yet another play by Netflix to grow their original content library. Check out the film’s debut trailer along with…

Bird Box has taken the cinematic landscape by storm, with its accessibility on Netflix leading the to the film becoming one of the most viewed movies of 2018. While critic and audience reception has been mixed at best, it has inspired enough conversation to even inspire its own meme culture, displaying just how much the film has captured the mainstream attention. With all of that success, the question of whether or not there should be a sequel has already been asked by dozens of fans. While Netflix has said there is no current plan for a sequel, Bird Box director Susanna Bier shared…

Game of Thrones has been a game-changer in the realm of TV, bringing the same epic scope and storytelling that many have come to expect from the big screen. Despite being on a premium service like HBO, it has been able to attract a nearly-universal audience that devoutly follows and discusses the show in anticipation. One of the only controversial aspects of the show however is the incest that takes place. The most recent example of this came at the end of Season 7, with Jon having relations with his aunt Daenerys (Dany) Targaryen. However, it appears that George R.R. Martin…

The Golden Globes is one of the biggest nights in awards season, as the Oscar picture often becomes quite clearer after the awards are handed out. Here are the winners from last night’s show, including the two major surprises that won best picture respectively. Best Motion Picture – Drama “Black Panther” “BlackKklansman” “Bohemian Rhapsody” *Winner “If Beale Street Could Talk” “A Star Is Born” Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” “The Favourite” “Green Book” *Winner “Mary Poppins Returns” “Vice” Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Glenn Close (“The Wife”) *WINNER Lady Gaga…

Bird Box has surprisingly become the talk of the town since its Netflix debut. Despite the film scoring mixed reviews and often being joked about for its derivative set-up, it has become one of the most viewed films in Netflix’s original content library. The film has spawned its on meme culture, taking social media by storm with dozens of clever jokes poking fun at the film. One of the biggest byproducts of this culture is the “Bird Box Challenge”. Here is an official description of the phenom from ABC News: The film has Bullock and company masking their eyes to avoid…

While I try my best to be optimistic, its hard not to let some cynicism come around when the January movie season hits. January is an infamous time at the theater, as most studios releases are dumped into theaters just to make a quick buck. I am happy to report that the first film of 2019 Escape Room goes against this trend, delivering a fun, yet flawed horror experience. Escape Room follows a group of people who mysteriously receive a box one day. They are each invited to test out the newest in escape room technology, but it becomes more than they bargained…

Bruce Campbell will be back in the spotlight in 2019 with an exciting project on the way. Announced via Twitter, Campbell has been tapped to host the rebooted Ripley’s Believe It Or Not TV series that is set to hit the air sometime in 2019 for the Travel Channel. Check out the Tweet along with Campbell’s confirmation for this news: It’s official! @GroovyBruce will be the host of the all-new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! show coming to @travelchannel in 2019! pic.twitter.com/kXRIZQu9ng — Believe It or Not! (@Ripleys) January 1, 2019 I believe you! https://t.co/wNLHaw1frE — Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) January 1, 2019…

Netflix has found a winning formula for creating binge-worthy content, especially in the horror genre. Just in 2018 alone, both The Haunting of Hill House and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina were massive successes for the streaming platform, ranking among their most popular programing yet despite coming out within a few weeks of each other. Netflix is tapping their toe back into the horror space with their latest series Kingdom. This will be the second Korean original series for the platform, with director Kim Seong-hun helming the series. Check out the latest trailer along with the plot synopsis: The synopsis reads: The…